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               Nath Keo In Calgary Alberta!
Presented by Nehjma

Saturday, March 20th

3 Hour Workshop - 9:00 am till Noon

How to Strut Your Shimmies" &"Delicious Drum Solo Techniques

AND

"Shimmy into Spring"
An Evening of Spectacular Talents featuring Nath Keo!
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The Prairies:

CALGARY, ALBERTA

Sun Jan 30/10 - "Costume Making Workshop" Presented by Lotus BellyDance Studio - Join Ariellah as she shares her expertise in teaching you how to make a costume Bra - both Egyptian Style or Tribal Style.    Workshop will provide what you need to know to make a proper costume bra that will fit you or how to make adjustments or fix/repair your bought costumes.  6 hours of FUN and hands on expertise.  Workshop starts 10 am - 4 pm.  Where:  Ariellah's Sewing Room 105 Coral Cove NE - Please register before Jan 25, 2010 need min 5 people to run - FEE $45  (does not include materials) Call 403 247 9776 or e-mail Lotusbellydance@shaw.ca  or see Website on Great Links for more details.  

Sat Feb 27, 2010 - Rhythms of the Middle East - this workshop focuses on the Baladi, Saiid’i, Maksoom, and Masmoudi rhythms.  Participants will learn how to recognize these rhythms as they will be highlighted in various pieces of music of different musical styles.  Lina will be teaching her favourite dance combinations and how to adjust them to accompany these rhythms. This workshop would be a great asset for those who have an interest in leaning about Middle Eastern music, improvisation or creating choreographies.Please contact me is you are interested and wish to register.shahrazad@telus.net  (403)921-7427 See Website on Great Links

Sun Feb 28/10 - Souk it to Me!!- *Venue Change*Try some Samosas - DANCE - SHOP for new or used belly dance delights - EVERYTHING a Belly dancer could add to their dance wardrobe.  Also an opportunity to meet other ladies within the dance community   - Get out of the WINTER BLUES & Join Me at the SOUKE. HENNA ARTISTS - FORTUNE TELLERS  EVERYONE WELCOME  TO PERFORM please let Ariellah know 403 247 9776 Where:  Port O'Call Inn 1935 McKnight Blvd NE Time:  10:00 am to 4:00 PM   Admission:  $3.00  (helps to pay for the space) Children FREE ages 12 & Under TABLES / RACKS $25  each -  Available to those wanting to sell their BellyDance Stuff Consignment TABLE available - 15% of SALES go to Lotus BellyDance Studio  EVERYONE WELCOME  TO PERFORM please let Ariellah know 403 247 9776 Lotusbellydance@shaw.ca See Spectacular Events!!! Also Website on Great Links

Sat Mar 20/10 - Nat Keo Workshop "How to Strut Yout Shimmies" &"Delicious Drum Solo Techniques"- Presented by Nehjma. The Amazing Nath Keo from Victoria is, well , AMAZING! Don't pass up a chance to train with him!  THIS INTENSIVE 3 HOUR WORKSHOP STARTS at  9:00 am and finishes at noon (refreshments offered)  Register soon, space is limited! At: the Westgate Community Hall: #4943,Sth Ave. SW  Fee- $50 cheques payable to Megan Armstrong, Mail to #6 Warwick Drive SW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T3C 2R4: To pay online using paypal please visit www.bellyelements.com ** please contact megan@bellyelements.com or ph:403-217-2053. See Spectacular Events!!! Also Website on Great Links

Sat Mar 20/10  "Shimmy Into Spring" Fling, An Evening of Spectacular Talents! also at the Westgate Community Hall: #4943,Sth Ave. SW  featuring Nath Keo, Nehjmah and a bevy talented guest performers!. Tickets: $25. Light Hors D'ourves offered,  Doors Open @ 7pm, Show @ 8pm. Tickets available at  available at Son of the Pharaoh (drop in and pay by cash, please do not call Son of the Pharaoh to hold tickets) @ the door (if still available) $30  For more info about the show or to inquire about tickets, please contact megan@bellyelements.com or ph:403-217-2053. See Spectacular Events!!! Also Website on Great Links

Sat May 1/10- Nile Odyssey Belly Dance Show presented by Daughters of the Nile Academy featuring Daughters of the Nile Dance Company and Special Guests.  Symons Valley United Church in Kincora, 38 Kincora Rise NW.  Doors open 6:30 pm Show- 7:00 pmTickets- $16.00, NO tickets at the door.  Tickets available February at Son of the Pharaoh 1512 17th Ave SW or Eau Clair Market or thru Daughters of the Nile.  For tickets or info call Amarna at (403) 295-1545 Website on Great Links

 

Sat May 15/10- The Bazaar- Son of the Pharaoh 's annual Clear Out Sale - BLOW OUT PRICES AND AMAZING DEALS!  details coming soon....

 

Sat May 15/10- A Nightclub in Cairo- Presented  by Abir's Casbah featuring Dance Collective and special guests- details coming soon....

 

Fri, Sat & Sun May 28, 29 & 30/10 -  Laura Victoria Gray from Seattle Presented by Lotus Belly Dance Studio.  This amazing artist  is the recipient of the Kennedy Centers 2003 Local Dance Commissioning Project Award and the International Academy of Middle Eastern Dance (IAMED) Awards for Best Choregrapher (2003) and Best Ethnic Dancer (1999). She is the Artistic Director of both the Silk Road Dance Company -- winner of the IAMED award for Best Dance Company (2003) and Joy of Motion Company-in-Residence. She is a finalist for the 2004 Metro DC Dance Award for "Excellence in Costume Design."An internationally acclaimed dancer, scholar, instructor, and choreographer, Ms. Gray’s research has taken her to five continents. She will be teaching 2 workshops. ....More info coming...contact Ariellah 403-247-9776  lotusbellydance@shaw.ca  Website on Great Links

Sat May 29/10 -  A Night at the Oasis Show featuring Laura Victoria Gray, Ariellah's Dance Ensemble and special guest Dancers.  Presented by Lotus Belly Dance Studio.  More info coming...contact Ariellah 403-247-9776  lotusbellydance@shaw.ca   website see Great Links

Fri, Sat, Sun Sep 18,19 & 20/10 Mohamed El Hosseny's 2010 North America Tour produced by Nourhan Sharif- - Presented by Suzy and The Son of the Pharaoh This must not be missed!  There is more info on Suzy's website about this spectacular performer and instructor.  More dets coming... Suzy suzy@shimmywithsuzy.com or 403-918-7899, or Son of the Pharaoh 403-265-5152, 403-261-1845, or if  outside Calgary calling area 1-866-836-2869   or e-mail pyramids@shaw.ca website see Great Links 

Sat Sep 18 - Spectacular Show featuring Mohamed El Hosseny, Suzy, the Asianne Troupe and special guests. More details coming.  Suzy suzy@shimmywithsuzy.com or 403-918-7899 website see Great Links 

Sat Oct 23/2010 and Sunday Oct 24/2010 – The Little Fish Belly Dance Company presents AZIZA – Workshop and show. Details TBA.  Info/Registration samiradance@shaw.ca. website see Great Links 

Fall Recital (Date TBA) - Nazirah Belly Dance's  3rd Annual Belly Dance Show  featuring special guest artists At The Uptown Theatre 610 -8th Ave SW Doors open TBA, Time? Show- TBA.  Advance tickets- $15.00 or at the door (if there is any) $20.00, $5 for children  Tix available @ TBA.  More info coming... Info bellydancers@hotmail.com 403-281-6723 Website on Great Links

 EDMONTON, ALBERTA

Fri April 23-25/10  - Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton presented by Bellydance with Geela.  Friday night master class (Drum Solo Secrets) $75.00, Saturday and Sunday workshops designed for all levels of dancer $95.00 before March 23, 2010 or $100.00 after.  Register for both days and pay only $170.00 before March 23, 2010 or $190.00 after. Lunch provided for Saturday and Sunday.  Caernarvon Community Hall, 14830-118 Street, Edmonton, AB.   Gala Show featuring Sadie and other talented dancers on April 24, 2010.  Doors open 7:30 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m.  Advance tickets $20.00, at the door (if there is any) $25.00  Registration and Tix available at www.freewebs.com/bellydance-with-geela or call Tracy at (780) 908-4388 or join Facebook Group Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton, AB.

Fri April 24/10  - Gala Show featuring Sadie and other talented dancers. Do NOT miss Sadie performing live! on April 24, 2010.  Doors open 7:30 p.m., Show 8:00 p.m.  Advance tickets $20.00, at the door (if there is any) $25.00  Registration and Tix available at www.freewebs.com/bellydance-with-geela or call Tracy at (780) 908-4388 or join Facebook Group Sadie Marquardt Workshop in Edmonton, AB.

GRANDE PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

 

REDDEER, ALBERTA

Stay tuned for Belly Elegance Events

WINNIPEG, MANITOBA

 

REGINA, SASKATCHEWAN

Sat Feb 6/10 -The Many Moods of Masmoodi: Azura will teach a mini-workshop for intermediate and advanced dancers focusing on dancing to the masmoodi rhythm.  The masmoodi can be strong and confident, lively and entertaining, daring and dramatic, or flirty and feminine.  The class will cover entering to the masmoodi, improvising during taxim, traveling steps, and a veil combination.  Bring a veil! Location: The multipurpose room at the Cathedral Neighbourhood Centre,2900 13th Ave, Regina Time: 1:00 - 2:20 p.m.  Cost: $20 by January 31, 2010; $30 afterward. To register, contact Azura (Barbara Tomporowski) at azurabellydance@yahoo.ca or (306) 352-3368.  Cheques may be made out to Barbara Tomporowski and mailed to 2250 Athol St. Regina, SK, S4T 3G1.  website see Great Links 

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN

Sat&Sun June 12&13/10 Workshop with Ahmed Fekry Presented by Al Amar Dance Theatre Featuring Reda technique and combination AND “Tahtib” technique and combinations Ahmed Fekry has studied and worked with Mahmood Reda in the National Folkloric Troupe of Egypt.  He is sought after all over the European continent.  He is a regular instructor at the Nile Group Festival in Egypt where he performs and conducts classes.  He and his students have won several awards at the Nile Group Festival and throughout Europe.
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan  Dance Saskatchewan Studios Advance tickets - $75/ workshop day or $150 for weekend Tickets after May 12 - $100 / workshop day or $200 for the weekend For information and registration contact:  Gina at gina.dipaolo@sasktel.net or call 306-933-2527 See the Al Amar Dance Theatre website on Great Links 

 

WEYBURN, SASKATCHEWAN

 

West Coast:

BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

GOLDEN. BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

 

INVERMERE. BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

KELOWNA,  B.C.

 

NANAIMO, BRITISH COLUMBIA
 

PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA

 
 
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA

 

East & East Coast:

SAINT JOHN, NEW BRUNSWICK

 

HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA

CAMBRIDGE, ONTARIO

Sat Jan 16 Bellydance Swap-n-Sell at the Jannahdancer dance centre from 1to 5pm after Rosanna gives us an incredible workshop at 10am to noon. If you have items to sell and would like to participate in this event on January 16... please email me to reserve a table... print out the mini-events form on my web site and reserve your table for $25 or a rack for $25 (one or the other)   you are welcomed to bring in your own table, but you still have a floor space fee of $25 per vendor.For details, call Jannah 519-569-1432, email jannahdancer@rogers.com or visit website see Great Links 

Sat&Sun Feb 20&21/10 -Dance Weekend with Jasmin Jahal presented by Jannahdancer dance centre.   Come join us to learn from the award-wining and internationally known Jasmin Jahal of Chicago, direct dance descendant of Ibrahim Ferrah.  Jasmin will give instruction on oriental choreography, minding the art of taquseem and precision drum solo.  At 7pm Saturday evening, you will see an authentic showcase of dancers to compliment Jasmin's performance with the Light of the East band during your casual dining.  Price of workshop:   Saturday - $130;  Sunday - $65; combo price $175 ($165 if registration made before January 20)   Your name goes into a draw for free dance weekend for those paying by January 20.For details, call Jannah 519-569-1432, email jannahdancer@rogers.com or visit website see Great Links 

Sat& Sun Mar 6&7/10- Nath Keo- presented by Jannahdancer dance centre Don't miss this chance to learn from him. Nath guiding us through his Sacred Centre Method, a dance method that is influenced by his background in Classical Cambodian dance as well as Buddhist practices More details coming. call Jannah 519-569-1432, email jannahdancer@rogers.com or visit website see Great Links 

THUNDER BAY, ONTARIO

 

TORONTO, ONTARIO.

Apr 2010-The International Bellydance Conference of Canada is the first of its kind in this nation, and will feature four days of Bellydance performances, dance classes/workshops, lectures, debates and discussion forums, music classes/workshops … from renowned dancers, musicians and authors from around the world.  We are accepting submissions for Mainstage and Open stage events as well as for Speakers/lecturers.  Arabesque Studios h-(416) 920-5593..Fx-(416) 703-5593 e-mail info@arabesquedance.ca  See Great Links for their website!

 

OTTAWA, ONTARIO

 

MONTREAL, QUEBEC

 

Up North:

WHITEHORSE, YUKON

 

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